Myofascial Release for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Recovery
Gentle, restorative therapy to help your body heal beautifully, inside and out.
When you’ve gone through a surgical procedure, your body begins a remarkable process of repair. But, healing isn’t just about closing an incision; it’s about restoring balance, movement, and comfort.
Scar tissue and fascial tightness can sometimes limit that healing, creating pulling sensations, swelling, or discomfort that linger long after the initial recovery period. Myofascial Release (MFR) offers a gentle, hands-on approach to help soften and rehydrate the tissue, improve circulation, and restore the body’s natural freedom of movement.
At Myofascial Release of St. George, I use this technique to support clients both before and after surgery, helping the body prepare for change and recover more comfortably in the weeks and months that follow.
How Myofascial Fascial Release Supports Your Healing
Before Surgery
Your fascia (the connective tissue surrounding every muscle, organ, and joint) plays a major role in how your body responds to surgical stress.
Gentle myofascial work before surgery can:
Improve tissue resilience, so your fascia is supple, hydrated, and ready to heal.
Reduce pre-existing restrictions that could complicate your post-op mobility.
Calm the nervous system and prepare the body for smoother recovery.
After Surgery
Once your surgeon clears you for soft-tissue work, MFR can help your body recover more efficiently by:
Softening scar tissue and adhesions for improved comfort and flexibility.
Reducing swelling and inflammation by encouraging natural fluid flow.
Restoring range of motion that may have been limited by protective tension.
Improving circulation and oxygen flow, which promotes healthy tissue repair.
Supporting symmetry and posture as the body adapts to its new alignment.
What a Session Feels Like
Myofascial Release is not forceful or invasive. It’s slow, quiet, and deeply responsive to your body’s pace.
During a session:
I use gentle, sustained pressure—never pushing, but waiting for the tissue to soften and release.
Sessions may focus directly on the surgical area or, at times, on related regions where fascia connects and compensates.
You remain comfortably covered; no oils or vigorous strokes are used.
Many clients describe it as a sensation of “melting” or “lightness,” where restriction gives way to relief and ease.
Why Surgeons & Patients Choose MFR
Plastic and reconstructive surgeons increasingly recommend Myofascial Release as part of a comprehensive recovery plan because it:
Speeds recovery by supporting the body’s natural healing rhythms.
Improves the appearance and texture of scars through tissue rehydration.
Prevents long-term adhesions that can alter alignment or movement.
Encourages body awareness and relaxation, reducing post-surgical tension.
Healing That Honors Your Whole Body
Surgery may focus on one area, but your body’s response is always systemic. Fascia connects everything—so when one part tightens, others adapt. Myofascial Release helps bring those systems back into harmony, restoring not only movement, but also confidence in your body’s ability to heal.
You deserve to feel comfortable in your body again.
I’d be honored to help you get there.